STUDY SKILLS PAY ATTENTION LISTEN AND HEAR WHAT YOUR TEACHER IS SAYING. LISTEN FOR THESE PHRASES: * "Listen to whatI am saying." * "This is important." * "Let's go over this again." * "Don't forget this." * This will be on the test." STAY FOCUSED * Be alert and ask questions. * If you don't understand, ask the teacher to explain the material in another way. TIME MANAGEMENT/RESPONSIBILITY * Use time wisely. * Sometimes schedules help. * Make sure to write all assignments and test dates in your planner. * Remember to record long term assignments in your planner. * Don't wait until the last minute to study for tests or complete projects. * Establish a routine. * When you finish an assignment, check it off in your planner. * Be sure to put all assignments, notes, etc., in your book bag as you finish. * Always be prepared. SET GOALS Set short-term goals. Set long-term goals. Make goals specific. Make goals realistic. Set a time line. * Decide what is important. * Set your goals. * Plan how to achieve these goals. * Follow through. If something worked well for you, use it again. STUDY TIME * Make time for studying. * Plan a time each day to study. * Find a quiet place to study. * Make a study kit for your supplies, ( pencil, pen, dictionary, colors, paper, calculator, rulers, erasers, paper clips highlighters, etc.). * Study a litle each night for tests. * Use flash cards. * Review daily work. STUDY SKILLS AND HOMEWORK HELP http://how-to-study.com http://edu4kids.com http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ http://kidzone.ws/ http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/homework/